How Do - Mary Chapin Carpenter - 1989 - (Album - State Of The Heart)
Mary Chapin Carpenter sold a ton of albums in the 1990's. She is perhaps one of the more underrated singers of that remarkable decade as sometimes, time is not overly kind to some of our past stars. In the long run, MCC was not traditional country, she was not pop, but what she was, was a very interesting mix of a few kinds of music, and much of it was for the thinking person. This song was not her biggest hit by any means. But this was her very first successful hit single. And this is among the most savvy debut songs in all the years I've been doing this. More artists should follow this formula. This is short, concise, uptempo, fun and hard not to sing along with, or at least tap your toes. When introducing yourself to someone, many times less is more, and leaving them wanting more is a key as well. That's exactly what this song does, and even though she was not traditional, this song is. It checks every box for a proper introduction, and after this, she was on her way for a decade of big hit songs. Smart, slick and perfect for an introduction. Young artists - listen up!
My Full Profile On Mary Chapin Carpenter
Sam Hunt's current single, "Outskirts," went from two to the top of the Mediabase country singles chart this week. "Outskirts" is also the first single from Sam's newest EP, Locked Up.
Brad Paisley just earned a high honor that has little to do with his music or talent. Brad was named Tennessean of the Year.
He was recognized for his philanthropic efforts like The Store, which provides groceries for those experiencing food insecurity. In addition, he hosts and participates in many charity events and has established a scholarship fund at his alma mater, Belmont University.
He is also part of the nationwide "Tennessee On Me" campaign to promote tourism.
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WYNN - #33 - I Hope You Dance - Lee Ann Womack - 2000
Written by Scott Wynn
Well the 90's were over and it was a new century. Lee Ann Womack was a terrific country singer with a great look and a wonderful voice that gave real emotion to much of her material. This ushered in 2000 and was perhaps the first gigantic country hit of the new millennium. It was universally loved by about everyone on the planet, winning about every award a song can. Grammy's, ACM, CMA the list goes on and sold millions. This written song is about perfect. It speaks of every parents hope for their own child, taking every parent, grandparent, uncle, aunt, or Godparent to the vision of the children in their life and their dreams for them. But a song this good needs a voice and it ended up where it should have, with Womack who was a young mother herself at this moment, which gave it real credibility. This is a confluence of many great things that spawned a huge hit song. Then toss in the wonderful background vocals of the Sons Of The Desert and you have about the perfect mix yet again. The video was a big part of this enormous #1, that was the zenith of LAW's career, as it became a huge crossover hit as well. Funny thing, many times a song this big and influential can be a curse at the same time. With all the awards, airplay and sales, there comes the "what's next" factor. Her next song, Ashes Buy Now, was her last song to really chart well. Although her There's More Where That Came From, album from 2005, was a big success and is a work of art. But every artist would love a song this big, and this important that introduced us to millions, upon millions of new fans. And still does when played.
My Full Profile On Lee Ann Womack
The Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny and Ashley Cooke show at the Covelli Centre on Friday was great from start to finish!
I enjoy each artist and they did not disappoint.
Ashley is lovely and on her way to being a star. Mitchell can hit those high notes, and his set had a bit more rock vibes than I was expecting and I was there for it, and Jordan- he is a delight! What a headliner he has become in just a few years!
In case you missed some of my articles with week from WQMX.com So grab a coffee, and our earbuds and let's get you caught up! Thanks for reading and listening every day!
50 Most Important Country Songs 1980-Today #34
CMML - Hal Ketchum (B-Day Revisit)
Love a good breakfast! I am an egg breakfast kind of guy, but if you make this French Toast, I'll eat it without any question! This looks amazing!
Better Than A Diner - French Toast
Box Office Results - Civil War - (11 million)
#2 – Abigail - (10 million)
#3 - Godzilla / Kong - (9 million)
New This Week – Unsung Hero / Challengers / Boy Kills World
Big Story – Of the weekend was Abigail was expected to bring in 30-40 Million – Budget was modest 28 million
Deadpool - The second trailer for Deadpool and Wolverine is out this week.
Steve Carell and Tina Fey - Will star in Netflix’s The Four Seasons, an update of the 1981 Alan Alda film.
Get A Clue - A big-screen adaptation of Clue may be in the works.
Wow - Several crew members were injured this weekl filming an action scene on the Atlanta set of the Eddie Murphy movie The Pickup
Netflix - On May 6th will have a live “roast” of Tom Brady hosted by Kevin Hart
Anne Hathaway - Says they are in a good place on the likelihood for a Princess Diaries 3
CBS - Has canceled So Help Me Todd and CSI: Vegas, Final shows in May
My - Country Music Memory Lane (link)
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Here are some fun facts about today's holiday, Earth Day!
- Origins: Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, initiated by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin to raise awareness about environmental issues.
- Global Reach: What began as an American movement quickly turned into a global phenomenon. Earth Day is now celebrated in over 190 countries around the world.
- Massive Participation: The first Earth Day saw 20 million Americans, roughly 10% of the U.S. population at the time, participating in demonstrations across the country.
- Environmental Impact: The inaugural Earth Day led to the creation of significant U.S. environmental laws including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act.
- Earth Day Network: The organization founded by the original Earth Day organizers coordinates global events and activities to celebrate Earth Day each year.
- 2020 Milestone: The 50th anniversary of Earth Day in 2020 was marked by digital protests due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making it one of the largest online mass mobilizations in history.
- Annual Themes: Each Earth Day has a specific theme; for example, "Restore Our Earth" in 2021 focused on natural processes, green technologies, and innovative thinking that can restore the world’s ecosystems. For 2024, it is, "Planet vs. Plastics."
- Educational Impact: Earth Day is used as an opportunity to educate about environmental issues, with many schools and communities organizing learning events and activities.
- A Day of Action: Earth Day is often marked by tree planting, clean-up campaigns, and petitions for stronger environmental laws, demonstrating the proactive nature of the observance.
- Symbol: The official Earth Day flag features a picture of the Earth taken from the Apollo 17 spacecraft, symbolizing peace and environmental stewardship.
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He actually did it. I mean, I had to wipe my eyes when I saw the headline. Hardy's take on the Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre song "Gin and Juice" just dropped this past evening.
Eric Matthews, nights on WQMX, wrote about this too sharing in my excitement. He was on the topic before the song dropped, so for your convenience here I am coming in to follow up with the song itself, below. Some of the non-country songs we've heard covered or adapted upon lately haven't exactly hit home with me, but I'm digging this one for certain!
Since the song is quite explicit, instead of the video itself, here's a link to it for you to listen to at your own discretion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dd_-12DHPI
Now, what do you think about this newest release from Hardy?
We always love talking new music, and if you'd like to chat about this song or any others feel free to give a ring on the WQMX studio line at 330-370-2000. Our textline (sponsored by Toth Buck GMC), at the same number, is always open for you too!
Hardy is dropping new music tonight...sort of.
He has put his own spin to a Hip Hop classic and we get to take it for a spin this evening. He is releasing a cover of Snoop Dogg's "Gin & Juice". It will be interesting to hear a Country spin to a Hip Hop icon's song.
I'm looking forward to taking a listen. This will be something I have never experienced before! haha
I think we needed some of these... You decide...
Def think we need more Carl!
Def means summer is coming!!! Join me at the Dusty Armadillo Friday Night from 9-11p for your Friday Night Live Party!!!
